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WaveOptics

Semiconductors · Milton, United Kingdom · Founded 2014

Enhanced World specializes in the development and mass manufacturing of advanced diffractive waveguides and integrated optical engines, also known as modules, to accelerate the prototyping and product development process for augmented reality (AR) applications. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including AR hardware manufacturers and technology firms, operating primarily in the AR and wearable technology markets. Enhanced World employs a business model that combines proprietary technology development with strategic partnerships for manufacturing, such as their collaboration with Goertek in China. Revenue is generated through the sale of their waveguide platforms and optical engines, as well as through licensing their patented technologies. The company has a strong focus on innovation, with over 50 patent families granted, and has been recognized with multiple industry awards, including the Prism Award. Enhanced World was acquired by Snap Inc. in 2021, marking a significant milestone in the AR hardware sector. Keywords: waveguides, optical engines, AR, augmented reality, prototyping, mass manufacturing, patents, innovation, Snap Inc., Goertek.

Valuation $500M–1B
Revenue $50–100M
Headcount <100
Total funding $50–100M
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Power Law Colt$25–100M revenue
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Investors

11 investors on WaveOptics's cap table

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Seed 2 investors entered at this stage
Mark Zaleski
Pitch@Palace
Series A 6 investors entered at this stage
Imperial Innovations
Blippar
Octopus Ventures
Bosch Ventures
Touchstone Innovations
Gobi Partners
Series B+ 3 investors entered at this stage
Goertek
Optimas Capital
Hostplus

Global footprint

Where WaveOptics has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
6 countries with
team presence
🇬🇧 United Kingdom88.2%
🇺🇸 United States4.4%
🇨🇳 China2.9%
🇫🇷 France1.5%
🇦🇹 Austria1.5%
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The shape of WaveOptics's talent

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22 standout operatorsDealroom-flagged across the org
1 AI specialistpinpointed by name
78 employees mappedperson by person
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